It is within the scope of practice of an appropriately prepared and competent licensed practical nurse to perform peritoneal dialysis under the direction of an authorized health care practitioner, or under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, following clinical practice standards. The procedure may be performed in a home setting or an in-center setting. A prescription or order from an authorized provider is required. This includes initiating or discontinuing therapy using pre-mixed medicated peritoneal dialysis bags, collecting specimens, catheter site care, and performing tubing or adaptor changes. The patient must be in a stable condition. If the patient is not in a stable condition, the licensed practical nurse may assist an authorized provider, or the registered nurse, in performing these procedures. The licensed practical nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are within the nurse's legal and individual scope of practice.